For those that have read the Ellora's Cave series The Others is based on, this book isn't really an expansion of Faer Fetched (Fantasy Fix #3). RatherFor those that have read the Ellora's Cave series The Others is based on, this book isn't really an expansion of Faer Fetched (Fantasy Fix #3). Rather, it's a total rewrite. The story features Danice, a lawyer, and Mac, a half-Fae Changeling. That's about where the similarities end. :D

Entertaining read despite a few problems. Nothing spectacular here and not really anything that adds to overall The Other universe. (Except maybe a curse cast on another character at the end of the book.) I didn't quite get the relationship between Mac and Danice; something was missing and it felt more like a friendship than a passionate romance. When I found myself wanting to skim through the sex scenes to pick out the conversation, I knew something wasn't working. Additionally, for a hot-shot attorney, Danice sure doesn't know when to keep her mouth shut. There were a few times I really had to question her intelligence; she was walking into a dangerous situation, not knowing the power or strengths of the Fae involved, and she got smart with them. I'm supposed to believe she's able to hold her own in a courtroom or negotiations? But, those were the main problems and for the most part I enjoyed the book. ...more

I really enjoyed this and am so glad I chose it for a current round of Bookshelf Bingo. I've read a couple of Handeland's Phoenix Chronicles and at leI really enjoyed this and am so glad I chose it for a current round of Bookshelf Bingo. I've read a couple of Handeland's Phoenix Chronicles and at least the first of her Nightcreature Series, but never finished either of them out because there were so many other series out there I'd rather finish. And I say "at the least the first", because I don't really remember clearly if I read any others and it's pre-Goodreads for me, so no easy way to track back. Anyway, I've always felt her books were an even balance of hit-or-miss for me. In the Air Tonight was definitely a hit.

Other's have mentioned the slightly quirky writing style and having to get used to it. Not so much for me. I was halfway into the book before I even noticed. I knew the POV was switching between Raye and Bobby, but it took a while for me to even realize the bigger switch between Raye's first person POV and Bobby's third person POV. If this is the sort of thing that will bother you, I'd definitely take it into consideration before starting this book. But unless it's one of those things that really bugs you, I think most readers will be able to get past it. Personally, it didn't detract from my enjoyment at all. It barely registered. LOL.

Dark haired and adopted into a Scandanavian community makes Raye stand out all on its own. So the fact she sees ghost is something she learned to hide at an early age. No one in New Bergin has ever known about her ability, not her best friend or her adopted parents. One of the things I wished had been addressed more deeply in this book is Raye's relationship with her father. Because of a conversation she overheard as a child, the same conversation that led to her hiding her abilities, she's always held/felt a distance between them. His care and concern for her comes through to the reader, but Raye is genuinely surprised and finds ways to attribute his behavior to other causes. I was really hoping for them to have a moment at some point and feel a bit disappointed to have never seen it.

Bobby has been deeply hurt in the past and looks askance at any charlatan claiming to have "powers". This obviously causes Raye to hide a lot from him, but they grow closer as he investigates the murder and protects Raye.

If you are fans of Handeland's Nightcreature series, you might recognize someone appearing later in the book. Since I only recognize the name of the organization and haven't read his/her/their book yet, I'm extremely tempted to go back and continue the other series. But only after I finish reading the other 2 books in the Sisters of the Craft trilogy.

Overall a very enjoyable romance and definitely worth the money to me to buy the next two....more

This is a really hard one to rate. Despite major character flaws and an action that skated pretty close to unforgivable territory (view spoiler)[ planThis is a really hard one to rate. Despite major character flaws and an action that skated pretty close to unforgivable territory (view spoiler)[ planning to steal/borrow her Grimoire before meeting Justine is one thing, going ahead with that plan after sleeping with and declaring love for her is another (hide spoiler)], I ended up liking Jason by the end of the book. Not loving, just liking. While I could relate more to Justine, some of her actions weren't really well thought out either. (view spoiler)[ Would she really have ignored an experienced old-timer when he tells her a storm is coming? She scoffs at all his signs as superstitious nonsense, relying on her app. And she's supposed to be witch? The maiden's tears mistake was just ridiculous. No research at all? Really? (hide spoiler)]

Overall, something just seemed to be missing and my feeling for the characters bled over into my feeling for the whole book. Not loving, just liking.["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>...more

By far the best contribution,Nalini Singh and Meljean Brook's contributions were both excellent. Angela Knight and Virginia Kantra's were nice reads.

By far the best contribution, Nalini Singh gave us a wonderful romance between a deceptively strong human and a member of the leopard pack. The pack's response to an invading gang in the city hilights the differences between Changeling and Psy; Changeling's are willing to protect the humans in their territory as well as the territory itself.

Meljean Brook's prequel to her Iron Seas series came in second. I've never read any of her work before, but I will definitely be adding The Iron Duke to my TBR.

Angela Knight's story was entertaining, but did not have enough length to support all the action. The "relationship" felt forced instead of developed.

Virginia Kantra's story was a good solid read. Only having read one other short story from her, I was afraid I'd be lost, but it is not necessary to be familiar with her Children of the Sea series in order to follow the romance....more

Okay, I'm going to try and keep this as spoiler free as possible, so I hope this doesn't come across as too vague.

Great read! AG has introduced someOkay, I'm going to try and keep this as spoiler free as possible, so I hope this doesn't come across as too vague.

Great read! AG has introduced some intriguing and unique abilities into her Skin universe. And in this book, she provided a little more explanation about how they came about. I liked the relationship that developed between Mia and Addison Foster/Thomas Strong. Yes, his initial attraction to her was more or less selfish. But that's not unusual and it changed. He still valued what initially attracted him, but he also came to value her for herself. Like others, I was hoping Gillie (secondary character) could have contributed something to another situation in the book, but from the description of her abilities I don't think it works on injuries, just diseases. I could be wrong though. Hopefully we'll see more of her in the future and find out....more

Did I notice anything new or innovative added to the vampire myth? No.Did it matter? No. It was so funny, I didn't care.

I really love Ha3.5 - 4 stars.

Did I notice anything new or innovative added to the vampire myth? No.Did it matter? No. It was so funny, I didn't care.

I really love Harper's humor. Jane's unexpected trains of thought, snappy comments and overall personality charmed me. There were several moments that caught me by surprise, making me laugh out loud. Her quirky friends and crazy family only added to the mix. There were only a couple concerns that lowered my rating. The transitions to Jane's flashbacks were a little jarring. I feel they could have been smoothed out more. Jane's views on why a certain elderly gentleman was dating her grandmother, while funny, appeared twice, worded almost exactly the same. It seemed as if Harper forgot that she had included those comments in a previous chapter.

Those concerns were minor and I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the second book....more

For the most part, I enjoyed this more than book 1. Rurik was an intense character and knew from the first page that he was in love with Ta3.5 Stars.

For the most part, I enjoyed this more than book 1. Rurik was an intense character and knew from the first page that he was in love with Tasya. Tasya, scarred by a childhood tragedy, is focused on revenge and resists Rurik's attempts to extend their one night together into a deeper relationship. While it might have been nice to witness their early days or first night together, I didn't feel as if I was missing anything major by joining them mid-relationship. I did have a problem with some of the love scenes. At one point, I felt that Rurik forced the intimacy and it read more like rape than consensual sex.

I would have liked to seen more of Rurik's family and definitely more about Firebird. I'm definitely going to continue with the next book. ...more

I loved this read despite the few problems I had with it. LL tried very hard to present a character who hated the Breeds and was sympathetic at the saI loved this read despite the few problems I had with it. LL tried very hard to present a character who hated the Breeds and was sympathetic at the same time. For the most part, she succeeded. Storme had more than one reason for her prejudice and it's easy to see why she has the attitude she does. She hung on to them a little longer than was comfortable though. My other problem was the fact that Jonas didn't move to bring Storme in until he realized what she carried was valuable to Breeds. Before that he allowed the Council to hunt her, only moving when she was in imminent danger. That's not behavior I would have expected from him, or that I would expect other Breeds to allow him to get away with, and it struck a wrong note. Despite that, I enjoyed reading the book and couldn't put it down....more

Niol has been a mysterious character so far. We've received hints here and there about his past, but nothing really definitive and I've been4.5 Stars.

Niol has been a mysterious character so far. We've received hints here and there about his past, but nothing really definitive and I've been looking forward to reading his story. Eden does not disappoint. Niol is dangerous and feared; yet, he cannot help wanting Holly and, more importantly, wanting to please her. He fights their relationship every step of the way, afraid of what he could become if she's hurt or killed. He's not your typical hero and he will never be "nice", but that's what I like best about him. Holly is stubborn and refuses to give up on following the story, catching the killer or on Niol. She sees him for what he really is and loves him for that. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely read Eden's other series....more

I loved the concept and mythology. I loved Ares, Lysander & Phae. I could understand where Emma was coming from, even when she was being irritatinI loved the concept and mythology. I loved Ares, Lysander & Phae. I could understand where Emma was coming from, even when she was being irritatingly illogical; finding out people you count as friends and colleagues might also be liars and murderers would throw anyone off. The book was well written and the action kept the pace mooving smoothly. It was easy to see what attracted Emma to Ares. The only thing I had a problem with: Why was Ares so attracted to Emma right from the beginning? What did he see in her that would cause him to ignore long years of tradition and training in order to take the actions he did? Even with that one niggling question, everything else about the book was fantastic and I will definitely read the next book....more

Highly entertaining read. I've already placed the second book on order. I also have to check out her Jane Jameson series. Soon.

Mo's parents are loveabHighly entertaining read. I've already placed the second book on order. I also have to check out her Jane Jameson series. Soon.

Mo's parents are loveable and hilarious in their own kooky way, but I'd probably be willing to move to Alaska to get away too. Even when you're wincing for Mo, you can't help laughing at her mother's antics. I also loved the people of Grundy, Alaska. Charming and funny, with a few eccentrics thrown into the mix.

One of the things I loved about this book was the fact Mo and Cooper weren't immediately jumping into a relationship or bed. Even after the first meeting, the focus remained on Mo's move and fitting into the town. This made for much more realistic interaction (well - aside from the werewolf factor) between them.

The concept was very interesting, so I would have liked a little more depth to the plot. The characterizations were predictable. CC was a modern womanThe concept was very interesting, so I would have liked a little more depth to the plot. The characterizations were predictable. CC was a modern woman sent back to an uneducated time. All the men of the past, except the love interest, were unenlightened, condescending or just plain woman hating. The women of the time were all abused, misunderstood and taken advantage of, but still loving and accepting of CC. Somehow it came across as a little "preachy" on woman power/strength and yet still managed to be fluffy. Those issues aside, it was a fun and enjoyable read. I'm willing to try more in the series to see if it improves....more

This is a fantastic follow up to Dragon Bound, even if it's not quite at the same level.

The beginning was a little slow for me, Niniane's character dThis is a fantastic follow up to Dragon Bound, even if it's not quite at the same level.

The beginning was a little slow for me, Niniane's character didn't quite mesh with the view of her I received in the first book. The more I read and settled into the story, the more things picked up and I grew to understand Niniane better. Betrayed at a young age and running for her life, she found shelter with the Wyr. Knowing her physical and magical strength left her at a disadvantage, they taught her to fight with any means at her disposal. That and her innate people skills are her biggest assetts on her return to Dark Fae lands. She has understandable trust issues, but is willing to open herself up to people anyway.

After another attempt on her life, Tiago's first impulse is to pack Niniane up and return her to Wyr safety, yet he understands her need to return to the Dark Fae territory and gives her full backing. Despite the few stormy outbreaks in the story, I would have still liked to have seen more of his Thunderbird aspect.

Once again, Harrison has written a wonderful paranormal romance and I can't wait for Rune's story and a chance to learn more about this world. ...more

Quick, light-hearted read. The characters are funny and engaging, the romance is believable. It wasn't quite what I expected though. The title and bluQuick, light-hearted read. The characters are funny and engaging, the romance is believable. It wasn't quite what I expected though. The title and blurb made me think that the plot would center around Jessica adjusting to life as a vampire mom. It doesn't; the kids barely make an appearance. The main focus is on Jessica learning to use her vampire abilities, Jessica dealing with issues from her failed marriage, the realationship between Jessica and Patrick and the struggle between two vampire factions. Overall it was enjoyable and I plan to read the next book in the series. ...more

Aryal has a temperamental nature at the best of times. Lately, she's been a lot worse. She knows QueAnother wonderful read in the Elder Races series.

Aryal has a temperamental nature at the best of times. Lately, she's been a lot worse. She knows Quentin is up to no good and is frustrated by the lack of proof. Quentin's finally had enough of the harpy's suspicions, investigations into his activities and snarky comments. Dragos, fed up with rising tensions in his headquarters, send them out on a mission with instructions to work it out or don't come back. They both head out with ulterior motives, but when the investigation turns out to be more dangerous than it first appears, they have to work together.

I love that as they become closer, Aryal and Quentin's personalities don't drastically change. She's still wild and untamed, with a slightly insane side. He still enjoys annoying her. For them it works. It works well. Quentin sums it up nicely,

"She quieted that internal whip that drove him because she became the whip, her soul as sharp as a knife. He could cut himself on her, wrap her in his arms and be her buffer. Heal her from herself, bruise himself on her.Let her heal him. Let her be his buffer.They were so unapologetic, so kinked. He said, 'We're perfect.'"

The best thing about this book? I didn't spend my money on it, I borrowed it from t2 stars. Maybe, just maybe, it reaches 2.5. Still waffling on that.

The best thing about this book? I didn't spend my money on it, I borrowed it from the library.

I know I'm being harsh, but this is the latest in a series of disappointing reads from Warren. I really enjoyed the original Fantasy Fix stories for Ellora's cave. And the initial transfer of the series to mainstream fiction seemed to be going well. Walk on the Wild Side is still one of my favorites. But I found Daphanie just as TSTL as her sister Danice, if not worse. She's just been introduced to the Others. Knowing that vampires, werewolves and even imps exist, she mouths off to a seemingly pompous wind-bag of a witch doctor without considering the consequenses. Sure he was in the wrong and too full of himself. BUT, Daphanie had no idea of his potential power. Use those supposed brains, girl. Then, instead of being grateful that a magical Guardian shows up and is willing to protect her from any repurcussions, she resents his presence and sulks about his intruding on her space. The moment that crossed the line for me? Asher's apology for guarding her. ARGHH! Other than his inconceivable attraction for Daphanie, I loved Asher as a character. I think, in my mind, I'm going to hook him up with someone else, he deserves it. LOL.

The other thing that bothered me, were the inconsistencies. Here's one example.

Pg. 175 Corinne and Daphanie are speaking:"You're kidding me right? Manon Henri? I told you about her days ago.""No you didn't""Yes I did," Corinne insisted. "When I gave you what I found on D'abo. ... [cut text] ... That's where you got her name, right?... [cut text] ..."Then where did you hear her name?"

Pg. 239 Corinne converses with Asher and the rest of the gang:"So she asked me to find out what I could about a woman named Manon Henri."Daphne could feel the others frowning."Manon Henri?" Graham repeated. "Where did Daphanie pull that one from?" "Trust me, I asked her the same question, but for an entirely different reason. I'd already come across the name when I was trying to get Daph some info on D'Abo."... [cut text] ..."The thing was, I'd never mentioned the name to Daphanie, so I was surprised as hell to hear her spitting it back at me and asking me to find out more."

Another example from the exact same conversations:

Pg. 175 Corinne and Daphanie's conversation continued:"In my dreams."Corinne swore, "Don't f**k with me Daph. You'd have to have some kind of psychic thing going on to know something like that from a dream."... [cut text] ..."I know it's asking a lot, but it's ..." She sighed. "I can't tell you why, but I just have a feeling that for some reason she's important to what's going on."

Pg. 239 Back to Corinne's conversation with the Others:"When I asked her why, she explained that in the dreams she'd been having, she was convinced ... [cut text] ... It really freaked her out, so I told her I'd find out what I could."

That's just two examples, glaringly obvious ones at that. I can't believe someone didn't catch these in the editing process.

I really wanted to read the rewrite of Rafe's story, but now I'm just scared to....more

We get a chance to revisit the Morrissey family. Liam is still trying to figure outI really enjoyed this second book in the Shifters Unbound series.

We get a chance to revisit the Morrissey family. Liam is still trying to figure out how to uncollar shifters, Kim is still attempting to gain more rights for shifters, Connor is still his exuberant self, Dylan & Glory are still flirting around with each other and Sean continues to carry out his duties as Guardian, helping shifter souls move on freely when they've died.

Andrea's rough childhood in a pack that despised her for her half-Fae blood has only made her stronger. Used to relying on herself, she resists any attempt at protection, driving Sean crazy in the process. Sean sees in Andrea his one chance at having a mate and doesn't intend on letting her go. Since humans are attacking businesses that serve shifters, he has reason to be concerned. The investigation leads to more complex plots and we learn a little more about the Fae race also.

I'm definitely looking forward to the next book in this series....more

I really enjoyed this book. Sin and Con were great characters, their relationship was involving. There was just a little too much other stuff going onI really enjoyed this book. Sin and Con were great characters, their relationship was involving. There was just a little too much other stuff going on for this book to be perfect. I get that the series is about the five Sem siblings, but Luc's romance was thrown in the mix instead of having his own book. There were also a lot of things that needed wrapping up from the overall series arc, as well as a set up for the spin-off series. It wasn't a serious detraction, but it did keep the book from reaching the 5 star marker....more

The cover and title (book & series) made me check out the blurb. The blurb intrigued me enough that I bought the book strictly on it's strength. WThe cover and title (book & series) made me check out the blurb. The blurb intrigued me enough that I bought the book strictly on it's strength. When the book arrived, having no idea that Ann Aguirre was one of the co-authors and wanting to get a hint as to whether or not I made a smart purchase, I picked it up just peek at the first few pages. A few hours later I was still "peeking" and didn't manage to put it down until I finished reading the whole book.

Mason is not your typical hero. He kidnaps Jenna in the first few pages because of a promise he made to her father. With the world falling apart, Mason has no reason to help other survivors and is annoyed when Jenna forces him to take them in. Through a lot of the book, he only does what most would consider the "right thing" because of Jenna's insistence. This makes for a rough relationship and a few less than admirable moves on Jenna's part contribute to misunderstandings.

This is a dark book, there are no guarantees that everyone will survive and some of the decisions made are gut wrenchingly hard on characters and readers alike. Some of my favorite books instill a sense of melancholy in me. I'm happy to achieve a conclusion to the story arc, yet at the same time I'm sad to be leaving the characters behind. I want more. That's how I felt when I finished this book and for that reason I'm giving this a 5 star rating instead of the 4 star one I started out with....more

I loved this book. I mean really loved. It drew me in right away. Even when RL was unfortunately getting in the way of reading, all I could think abouI loved this book. I mean really loved. It drew me in right away. Even when RL was unfortunately getting in the way of reading, all I could think about was how soon I could get back to this book. LOL.

There were so many things I loved, where do I start?

First, the world building. Fantastic. Harrison created a rich world for us to explore and it was presented in an enjoyable, non-confusing way. The varied Elder races are ripe with many possibilities and I'm hoping we get to explore them all.

Harrison excelled at characterization for the most part. Dragos and Pia both had complex personalities that at first wouldn't seem to mesh. But then, somehow, they did and it wasn't in an unbelievable way. It might seem that Pia gave more in the relationship, but that fits exactly with her nature. And while Dragos' dominant personality made it more difficult for him to give, he did learn to bend. His developing humor was a surprise to everyone, maybe him most of all. Harrison didn't stint on secondary characters either. The Wyr and other members of Dragos' obviously received more attention, but their were enough interesting tidbits about some of the other races to leave me intrigued.

If she fell short anywhere it was in portraying the bad guys. The Goblins were described as a collective, interchangeable really, and Urien was sketchy at best. Supposedly one of the big evils behind events, we barely met him and the final battle scene was anti-climactic. For all the build-up he was rather easily defeated when it came down to it.

One more problem, what happened to Quentin. We met him in the beginning and I kept hoping Pia would meet back up with him at some point. I'm definitely hoping to see him in a future book.

Neither of these issues mattered enough to lower my rating. I loved it that much.

If any book comes with a glowing recommendation, this one does. You must read this book! ...more

For the most part this was a pretty decent first in series book. Set 50 years in the future, after massive ecological upheaval, Dr. Elliott Drake andFor the most part this was a pretty decent first in series book. Set 50 years in the future, after massive ecological upheaval, Dr. Elliott Drake and a few friends wake up to a different world. We kind of learn the politics of this new world and what happened to cause the changes as they do. Jade's had a difficult life and because of years spent as a victim, she has a few control issues. Completely understandable. There was one scene that lowered this book to a 3 star rating, I was completely disgusted by one of the sex scenes in the book. (view spoiler)[ When Jade walks into Elliott's room, she mentions the stench of blood and death in the air. The mattress is soaked with blood. Sure, she finds the body in the bathroom and covers it with a sheet. But then she goes back into the bedroom, finds Elliott and they procede to have sex. ?!? What? They started and I kept thinking, what about the body? Things move along and I kept thinking, BUT THERE'S A BODY! IN THE NEXT ROOM! Things keep progressing and all I can think about is the body in the bathroom and the stench of blood and death that Jade could smell from the hallway door. UGH! (hide spoiler)] Not Sexy at all! The more I think about it, the more I debate. Maybe it's not even worth the 3 stars. I will give the series one more chance, but if there's another scene like this one, I won't continue....more

The minute I finished this book, I was already looking forward to more from this author. I fell in love with the characters. The plot kept me engagedThe minute I finished this book, I was already looking forward to more from this author. I fell in love with the characters. The plot kept me engaged and guessing to the end, without frustrating me over the mystery of Archer's disfigurement. And the final confrontation was emotionally satisfying.

Miranda and Archer are both used to keeping secrets from everyone, scared to share their hidden powers/sides. Yet they still manage to build a relationship and slowly learn to trust each other. The secondary characters were also strongly drawn and I can't wait to read more about them. I'm definitely going to be reading Ian's story when it comes out.

The pacing was wonderfully done. I never felt a lag and it moved the storyline along well. I also really enjoyed the fact that Callihan managed to keep the nature of Archer's problem from the reader until it was revealed to Miranda. I came up with and discarded multiple theories until that moment and had fun in the process.

Every time I read a book in this series, I wonder why it's taken me so long to continue and vow not to wait so long before reading the next one. Hmmm,Every time I read a book in this series, I wonder why it's taken me so long to continue and vow not to wait so long before reading the next one. Hmmm, 2 years between books 1 and 2, 9 months between books 2 and 3 - as long as I read book 4 before October, I'll be good.

I'll admit, I didn't particularly care for Ashe in book 1. She didn't come across as very sympathetic and was an obstacle in her sister Holly's romance with Alessandro. But then, she does have her reasons. An ill-advised spell attempted as a teenager broke her magic, adversely affected her sister and had tragic personal consequences. For a very long time, she didn't feel she deserved love or other good things in her life. Also, her life as a rogue vampire hunter has hardened her outwardly and makes it difficult for her to trust.

In book 2, Reynard had to make some tough decisions as head of The Castle (supernatural prison realm) guard. His brief interaction with Ashe toward the end of that book has been on both of their minds. We slowly learn about his personal history over the course of this book and I loved the additional information we received about his initiation into the guard.

Ashe and Reynard continually get thrown together in the beginning of the book and working together they begin to realize that all the disparate incidents they've stumbled across are connected in complicated ways. They have to contend with a prison escape, a Collector Demon, a vampire king with dreams of empire building and a lawyer with questionable morals, all while dealing with a stolen soul and a custody battle. One scene with a carnivorous rabbit had me thinking a holy hand grenade might have come in handy. LOL.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. The world Ashwood has created is fascinating and there are some interesting secondary characters. I wish this series had been more popular, because it appears the next book is the last. I'll definitely be reading it. I'm interested to see how romance between a hellhound and a vampire works....more

Ilona Andrews does a wonderful job creating characters that really come to life on the page. Charlotte's pain over her failed marriage is apparent, brIlona Andrews does a wonderful job creating characters that really come to life on the page. Charlotte's pain over her failed marriage is apparent, bringing her close to taking her healing abilities down a deadly path. She hope's that the limited magic in the The Edge will prevent that. Richard, Kaldar's brother, has strong reasons for fighting the slave trade. He realizes vengeance is an empty pursuit, but he's also willing to hunt down slavers in order to save his niece from pursuing her own revenge. After Charlotte heals Richard, events quickly force them back into The Weird, tracking down the head of the slavers.

Charlotte's struggle against the dark side of her magic continues, even as she uses her ability to help them hunt the bad guys. As they get closer and their relationship grows, Richard takes drastic measures to keep Charlotte from temptation. I wasn't really sure how Andrews would resolve this issue, but was completely satisfied with how the matter was addressed.

Brief appearances from Rose and Kaldar are nice, but it was really interesting to see how George, Jack and Sophia have changed over the last few years. There are also a few intriguing new characters, like Jason & Miko, I'm definitely hoping will appear again.

Overall a great book and I'm definitely going to continue reading this series....more

Amanda Quick (aka Jayne Ann Krentz, aka Jayne Castle) has been a comfort read author of mine for years. I know exactly what to expect when I3.5 stars

Amanda Quick (aka Jayne Ann Krentz, aka Jayne Castle) has been a comfort read author of mine for years. I know exactly what to expect when I pick up a book and she usually delivers a good solid story.

Crystal Gardens has all of the standard JAK/AQ elements:1. The hero, Lucas Sebastian, is seen as a monster by almost everyone. However, the heroine, Evangeline Ames, sees him as a protector who takes care of those he considers his responsibility.2. Lucas' step-mother is afraid of this influence over her teen to young-adult children and just knows he is planning to see them penniless and homeless. It take's Evangeline's interference for the step-mother to see how much Lucas loves his sister & brother and realize he will always take care of them.3. There's a secret Roman treasure hidden somewhere on Lucas' estate that others are hunting for and needs to be found.4. Both of the protagonists have psychic powers. Evangeline Ames can "find" things. Lucas can read crime scenes and hunts killers.

One thing I found really annoying was the use of the word "psychical". I realize this is a historical and people probably wouldn't use the term "psychic powers", but practically every time the word was used I misread it as physical and had to go back and reread that section of text. It's a minor complaint, but I wish the word had been used less often.

Overall, there was nothing fantastic or unexpected to push it to that next level, just a nice enjoyable read. ...more

The connection between Lev and Rikki forms almost instantly, but the relationship building that follows is not completely smooth sailing. LOL. KiddingThe connection between Lev and Rikki forms almost instantly, but the relationship building that follows is not completely smooth sailing. LOL. Kidding aside, Lev and Rikki both come from turbulent paths and are in some way damaged by past events, so even though at core level they have instant trust, there are still issues to be worked out between them.

Feehan does a beautiful job of painting the world as seen through an autistic's eye. The imagery and sensory descriptions give the reader a small glimpse into the difficulties and obstacles even a high functioning autistic faces in day to day life....more

One of the great things about rereading the entire series from the beginning is all the little fo2015 Reread of the entire series. Loved it ... again.

One of the great things about rereading the entire series from the beginning is all the little foreshadows that take on greater meaning. (view spoiler)[Faith's examination of the cracks in the Psy net and her realization that the Ghost's is the oldest. And her further realization that if/when the Ghost breaks Silence, it will shatter completely. (hide spoiler)] Or even seeing the introduction in the current book of a secondary character that you know and love as a main one.["br"]>["br"]>...more

Ava Gray's "Skin and Bones" was well done, continuing the tone of her skin series. We find out what happened to Silas after the events of book 2 and IAva Gray's "Skin and Bones" was well done, continuing the tone of her skin series. We find out what happened to Silas after the events of book 2 and I enjoyed his story. I was also intrigued by Mockingbird and his network. I'll definitely be continuing this series.

Lora Leigh's story went pretty much as expected. Since I'd already read Navarro's promise, I knew about the major event that happens at the end of the story. It was still a good solid read.

Jory Strong. What can I say? The story was okay. I'm fascinated by the mythology of the world she has created, but somehow the individual story line was missing that little something that would push this into spectacular. At this point, I'm going to stick with the series because I really want to learn what the Djinn's long game is.

My biggest problem: There was just somethimg I didn't like about either of the main characters. Julian kidnapped Asia and expected her to ac2.5 stars.

My biggest problem: There was just somethimg I didn't like about either of the main characters. Julian kidnapped Asia and expected her to acclimate immediately. He tells her there is no possibility of her returning to her old life and then calls her selfish for wanting that life back. Yes, his world and people are dying (view spoiler)[and most Chosen are given a choice, even if that choice is heavily influenced by Julian (hide spoiler)], but that doesn't make what he is doing right. I would have liked him more if he had seemed to at least suffer a little guilt over the choice he was forcing on Asia. I found Asia a little too disconnected from her emotions and had trouble relating to her.

On the other hand, the world building was at least interesting and the secondary characters were intriguing.

At this point, I don't know if I'll continue with this particular series or not.["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>...more